The Retreat Hewletts Drove Rivers Corner DT10 2AE

1. 20 Aug 2026

   Received by Dorset

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Dorset took a median of 37 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Dorset for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site before the detail is worked up. Some or all of the particulars, such as appearance, layout, scale, access and landscaping, are held back as reserved matters for later approval. Permission at outline stage does not by itself allow building to start; the reserved matters must be approved first.

More on outline applications in our guide

• Land At E 377875 N 112490 Hewletts Drove Rivers Corner

  P/CLE/2022/07459 Submitted 28 Nov 2022 4m away

  Certificate of lawfulness to continue using the land for the storage of vehicles and vehicle parts for the personal enjoyment of the applicant.

  Granted Lawful development 19 docs

• The Shed Hewletts Drove Rivers Corner DT10 2AE

  P/PAAC/2025/06585 Submitted 4 Nov 2025 81m away

  Change of use and conversion of agricultural barn to 1no. dwelling (Use Class C3)

  Granted Prior approval 17 docs
  Domestic

• Stour Bank Rivers Corner Dorset DT10 2AB

  P/CLP/2023/01409 Submitted 7 Mar 2023 158m away

  Certificate of lawfulness to remove existing rear single storey extension & replace with new single storey extension & extend dormer windows forward

  Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Silver Birch Farm 5 Rivers Corner Sturminster Newton DT10 2AD

  P/FUL/2026/00465 Submitted 29 Jan 2026 399m away

  Retain change of use of agricultural building and land to fabrication of steel frame agricultural buildings, machinery repairs & other ancillary fabrications (Use Class B2)

  Granted Full applications 22 docs

• P/OUT/2026/03171 Refused

  20A School Hill Chickerell DT3 4BA

  Demolition of bungalow and development of 9 dwellings, associated access, garages, domestic workshop, parking and gardens. Outline application to consider access, appearance, layout and scale (landscaping reserved).

  15 Jun 2026 Outline
• P/OUT/2026/02464 Granted

  Land At E 377865 N 113155 Hillcrest Close Sturminster Newton

  Erection of up to no. 5 dwellings including associated infrastructure, landscaping and parking (outline application to determine access only)

  5 May 2026 Outline
• P/PIP/2026/03584 Withdrawn

  Land West of Muston Lane Wonston Hazelbury Bryan

  Erect 5 dwellings

  8 Jul 2026 Outline
• P/OUT/2026/04522 Awaiting decision

  Folly Fields Farm Thornford Road Yetminster DT9 6HG

  Erection of 2 no. dwellings including associated infrastructure, landscaping and parking (outline application to determine access only)

  20 Aug 2026 Outline
• P/OUT/2026/04202 Awaiting decision

  Mill Farm Shillingstone Lane Okeford Fitzpaine DT11 0RB

  Demolition of existing agricultural buildings & erection of 7no. dwellings (outline application to determine access only)

  19 Aug 2026 Outline